PRODUCT DESCRIPTION McDavid Inc. designs and markets sports medicine, sports protection, and performance apparel for active people and athletes. We are relentless in our pursuit of preventing injuries and enhancing performance. McDavid is about highly intelligent gear that's a hybrid blend of prevention, protection and always, performance. Recovery apparel directly affects performance by influencing your ability to train fully and consistently. McDavid Recovery gear reduces lactic acid build-up, increases blood flow for faster muscle fatigue recovery and improved circulation. We virtually and literally support better performance with our unique technologies of Cross Compression and Targeted Compression. Designed to help any athlete focus on improving performance, achieving more and crushing personal bests. Protect your wrist during any and all types of athletic activity with this simple yet effective brace, from leading protective gear maker McDavid. Breathable fabric provides soft tissue support without heat retention, and an adjustable strap helps you control compression. The brace is ideal for those with neoprene allergies, and fits either the left or right hand. Protection Levels McDavid offers a range of sports medicine products based on protection and support levels. Each level provides soft tissue support through compression, and may promote healing through therapeutic heat. This product offers Level I support. * Protection Level I, Primary: * General purpose protection * Minor pain, sprains, and instability * Relief from arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis * Protection Level II, Advanced: * Minor to moderate protection * Slight ligament instabilities or pain * Offers more protection than simple sleeves * Protection Level III, Maximum: * Ultimate in protection * Moderate to major instabilities and pain * Provides the maximum level of support About McDavid In 1969, Dr. Robert F. McDavid, operating out of a basement in Bellwood, Illinois, developed what became the first widely used lateral protective knee brace in football. Today, the company manufactures more than 400 products for athletes and active people of all ages, designed to help prevent injury while enhancing performance. McDavid is the most recommended brand of braces among sports medical professionals, and an industry leader in sports medical products and technical performance athletic wear.